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an archived personal and craft blog from Elise Blaha Cripe.

you give ideas, i give prints! – winners below.

March 31, 2011

hi folks!

Next month is shaping up to be crazy with the blog workshop and prep work for the craft fair I will be participating in.

Of course, it is also a big priority that this blog stays active and so I'm asking – do you have any suggestions for blog topics? I've got 20 days to fill and not a ton of time to be thinking up blog ideas.

If you'd like me to write about something, please leave a request in the comments. And to sweeten the pot – I am giving away 5×7 digital prints (your choice) to three randomly chosen commenters. Suggestions are always welcome, but this giveaway will close tomorrow (Friday) morning. And the winners will then be announced in this post.

WINNERS : Dawn S, Andrea Miller & Erica. Please email me with the print of your choice and I'll send it out! Thank you!!

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164 responses to “you give ideas, i give prints! – winners below.”

Dana

March 31, 2011

As a military spouse, I am curious about how being a Navy wife is. My husband is in the Army. What different places have you pcs’ed to, which were your favs, which duty stations would you like to be stationed at? How do you plan traveling when Paul is deployed? What designers/ companies inspire you most?

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Amanda

March 31, 2011

Give a how you got started/serious about starting a blog and what are top 5-10 thing you do that have made it successful up to this point! You could also follow with a second email about where you hope to be in the next year or so with your blog!

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Marieke

March 31, 2011

Hi Elise!
Not really a new idea, but i always get really inspired by the posts about what your day looks like!
Good luck with all your plans!

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kimberly

March 31, 2011

maybe paul could write a post about how he supports you in your endeavors 🙂

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Lindsey

March 31, 2011

I’d loved to see an update on how your goodness book is going so far!!! Also curious what are the top blogs you yourself read and follow! Good luck with your workshop and craft fair!

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Alyssa

March 31, 2011

Childhood creative memories?
My parents say I’m so creative because I ate alot of glue as a child 😛
What’s your excuse?

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Kayla

March 31, 2011

I love the idea of Paul writing a post 🙂

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Kim M

March 31, 2011

Love seeing how your mini-books come together. Maybe reveal how you go about mixing album elemets together. They always work so well together and it seems effortless. 🙂

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Jenny A

March 31, 2011

I would love to see what inspires you – other blogs, crafters, sites, artists, etc.

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Julie Gilbert

March 31, 2011

How about a post that lays out your plan for getting everything done in the next month?

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Megan P

March 31, 2011

Have you seen Oh Hello friend’s weekly columns about spouses of bloggers, and they comment on the lifestyle and a couple other questions? I agree with the comments above i think it would be awesome to hear from paul!
Megan

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amanda

March 31, 2011

I think it would be fun to learn about married life from Paul’s perspective. Or photos of your favorite places in town. Or review the latest book you’ve read.
Good luck finding blog topics, Elise!

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Anne

March 31, 2011

This is a completely personal question, so I understand if you wouldn’t feel comfortable answering it. I’m curious, though, how you and Paul have navigated married life and money. My fiance and I are in the beginning stages of this. He’s working, and I’m in grad school, and I really have no idea how we’re going to manage the whole money thing. Will I always have to feel guilty about buying a new pair of pants? Because that would be sad…

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Johanna

March 31, 2011

Seems like Paul has quite the followership here 😉 I’d enjoy a blog post by him, too!
Other ideas: Your big dreams for your business … loved the personal dreams you shared a while back and would be terribly interested in learning more about your daring business dreams. Another idea: blogging routine. How you collect your blogging ideas, let them take shape, what tools / programs you use for writing up your articles, your flickr workflow to upload and include pictures etc. This is something I find myself changing up a lot, so I’d be curious to know more about your tried and trusted routines. 🙂

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Chelsea

March 31, 2011

I’d love to see a post of some different blogs/sites that inspire you

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Bianca

March 31, 2011

I would like a blog about how you pick your color schemes and the process that you go through to implement that color scheme throughout. I love all of the color combinations you pick!

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Donna

March 31, 2011

I would enjoy hearing about your running goals. Tips on tracking milage, favorite gear, energy foods, etc.

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karen Lee

March 31, 2011

Have you talked about your favorite blogs before?
I’d love to hear your favorites!

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DawnS

March 31, 2011

Would love to hear any thoughts you have on branding…also any suggetions on setting up an etsy shop!
And ditto to having Paul write a blog post 🙂

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Rachelle

March 31, 2011

Elise, you’re always so energised!!! How do you do it all???
Ideas that popped into my head…
** What inspires you?
** What are your “Big Plans” for “Elise Joy”?
** A day in the life of Paul
** If you weren’t running your own business, what else
would you like to do?
** What blogs do you follow religiously?
Have a great day and know you are inspiring to so many women!!

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Cassie

March 31, 2011

what about a post with your favorite or first project(s).

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Katie

March 31, 2011

How to set up an ETSY shop would be AWESOME!!

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Amanda Susan

March 31, 2011

I was thinking a ‘what I’ve learned in a year of marriage’

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Linda

March 31, 2011

Love to hear about your younger years? Did you always like to craft? Was your Mother a crafter?

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Maggie

March 31, 2011

Since your anniversary is coming up, how about more about your relationship? When did you start thinking about marriage together, and what are some plans for your future?

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LittleMissPip

March 31, 2011

There are so many good suggestions on here – and totally agree with hearing from Paul! He is famous in his own right 🙂
Another suggestion would be about places you want to go travelling. I know you said that you were planning on going away while Paul is deployed. Do you know where you are going already or do you have a wish list? If so why are these places on the list? I know that is always a difficult question to answer. Perhaps you could do before and after posts? What you thought Thailand was going to be like before you went (for example) and then how you actually found it?
Good luck with choosing 🙂

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kara

March 31, 2011

Where you find your inspiration? ie color choices, projects, words
A day in the life of Paul would be cool, I agree, it’s always interesting to see how the other 1/2 lives.
The set up and storage of your work space.
As someone who is setting up a new home..I love the home decor ideas.
which blogs do you follow regularly?
Good luck with the craft fair.

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MaryJo

March 31, 2011

I would love to see..
– more sewing ideas/projects
– update on your 2011 album for march
I also love the idea of seeing what blogs you follow and where you get your inspiration!

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Sara B.

March 31, 2011

This has been said already, but I’d love a post about your suggestions for setting up a an Etsy shop. I’m in the process of setting up a shop and I wondered what your thoughts are on if I should have business cards and a “brand” , etc. starting out? Thanks!

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jacey

March 31, 2011

Hi Elise,
I would like to know more about how you went from crafting as a hobby to more than a hobby…the process is something that I think is really interesting. Do you have any advice? I would like to maybe start selling some of my handmade goods but have no idea where to start aside from targetting unsuspecting family members and asking if they would like buy something (but is that cheating?).
And ditto on where you draw your inspiration from. But also, how do you draw the line? There is so much inspiration out there in blogland alone, it’s so overwhelming! I have a tonne of ideas and projects that have been started but not finished because I’m inspired by something else! How do you decide what your time/money priorities are for projects and what’s “you” as opposed to just really interesting.
Sorry, this turned out to be really long — apparently I have more questions than I thought!
Have fun at the craft fair!!

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elizah09

March 31, 2011

Anniversary plans! And how you deal with any negative responses to your crafting/interests/hobbies. I actually really hope you don’t encounter this but boy, do I get some looks/comments when I pull out my camera. Or tell someone about a DIY detail for my wedding. Just wondering how you stay positive & motivated–if this happens to you, that is! Thanks for asking us to get involved! 🙂

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Michelle

March 31, 2011

I would like to see a re-cap of the Daily Card project you used to do. I still do that project and since you took the other photos down I’ve been lacking inspiration. It would be nice to re-vist that.

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Chris

March 31, 2011

A 2011 album March update.
Favorite blogs/websites for inspiration & reading.
Your reading list and/or what you’ve thought about recently read books (creative or not).
Any more awesome recipes you and Paul have found.
I love the “around here” photo posts of what your day looks like, too.
How do you decide an idea is just for your versus for your shop/customers? And what got you into the business to begin with? (Or maybe I’ve missed that previously answered…probably.)
HOW ABOUT justs some Q & A posts like Ali Edwards does every so often? Yep, that’s my ding ding ding idea.

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Linda

March 31, 2011

I am sure you are SO busy so I appreciate that you want to keep your blog going while you carry on with business. Sorry if these are repeats from above and please don’t be offended if I am suggesting too much. I’d love to see the outfits you are choosing/debating for the craft show. Also, I love the views around the studio, seeing your work in progress, etc. I am in NY and I’m dying for some more signs of Spring… Have any pictures you could share? Are you two planning any vacations in the near future? You could ask us for advice or suggestions and that would save you from future planning headache or posting too, Have you done anything lately on any of your lists, like your birthday list? Does your husband have any lists? Is he as creative, artistic and organized as you? Easter or other spring holiday craft or party ideas, even if they are from the past. I love to hear about what supplies you use from links to where you buy cardstock or chipboard to where to find a little staple gun. Do you have favorite etsy shops? you could share, or share a few of your favorite blogs. I like your style and taste so I am sure I and other readers would be interested to find others like yours. Beauty products you swear by, etc. I love your blog, so whatever you think of will be great, I am sure!

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Miranda

March 31, 2011

Wow there are lots of great ideas on here already!
I think that an update post on your current minibooks and how they are shaping up would be really interesting. Also, what you’re reading right now (in terms of books and/or blogs). I’m a book addict, so I always love to hear about ones that others love!

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Nicole Hurley

March 31, 2011

I would love to hear about you growing up and how your parents have inspired (or affected) you. Are your parents creative also? Where there signs as you were growing up that this is the direction your career would take? Was there a second career choice you were considering?

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elise blaha

March 31, 2011

I have been meaning to do a “military life” blog post for awhile – esp. because our military story seems to be very different from others. thank you for the suggestion!

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Valerie

March 31, 2011

i would love to see how you find ideas to blog about. I am working on my own blog because my friends have told me I would be good at it but I always feel like I have nothing to say.

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elise blaha

March 31, 2011

fun idea!

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elise blaha

March 31, 2011

me too. I am going to try and get this together soon. hopefully a video post. 🙂

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elise blaha

March 31, 2011

love it. that will be helpful for me too.

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elise blaha

March 31, 2011

not too personal to share via email… maybe a little bit too personal for a major blog forum. I will think on this one… 🙂

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elise blaha

March 31, 2011

ooh, a didn’t mean this was a “major” blog, I meant a big group. 🙂

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elise blaha

March 31, 2011

he does! I’m sure he’ll be surprised! 🙂

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elise blaha

March 31, 2011

I have not and this is something I will be sharing. 🙂

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elise blaha

March 31, 2011

March album update coming next week for sure. I am loving this 2011 album and will continue to share each month. Sewing projects when I have more time … mid May hopefully?

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elise blaha

March 31, 2011

great question.

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elise blaha

March 31, 2011

hmmm, good idea!

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elise blaha

March 31, 2011

thank you – lots of requests for this. I will do an etsy write up for sure.

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elise blaha

March 31, 2011

I should talk more about my parents. They are amazing. thanks for the suggestion.

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